Tennessee Department of State - Division of Publications
Pending Rules and Regulations

Proposed rules are promulgated in the absence of a rulemaking hearing.  Unless a rulemaking hearing is requested within 60 days from the first of the month after filing, the rule will become effective in 150 days from the first of the month following the filing.  All proposed rules will be posted within five (5) working days after acceptance by the Secretary of State. 

Rulemaking Hearing Rules are promulgated when a rulemaking hearing is held.  These rules become effective 90 days form the date of acceptance by the Secretary of State.  These rules are added to the rules and regulations the date of their effectiveness.

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AgencyRule Number Rule Title File Date Effective Date Rule Type Last Date to Request Hearing
*For Proposed Rules Only
Rule ID Sequence ID Rule Filing Notes
Wildlife Resources Agency 1660-01-05 Rules And Regulations For Fishing 5/31/2013 8/29/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5487 05-22-13 View Filing
Wildlife Resources Agency 1660-01-27 Rules and Regulations for State Operated Hunter Education Centers and Public Firing Ranges 5/31/2013 8/29/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5488 05-23-13 View Filing
University of Tennessee 1720-02-07 Library Fines 2/7/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5378 02-14-13 View Filing A withdrawal of the proposed rule was filed May 14, 2013.
Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-01 Tennessee Student Assistance Program 3/1/2013 8/29/2013 Proposed Rule 05/30/2013 5389 03-06-13 View Filing
Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-03 Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program 3/1/2013 8/29/2013 Proposed Rule 05/30/2013 5384 03-01-13 View Filing
Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-13 Minority Teaching Fellows Program 3/1/2013 8/29/2013 Proposed Rule 05/30/2013 5385 03-02-13 View Filing
Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-17 Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program 3/1/2013 8/29/2013 Proposed Rule 05/30/2013 5386 03-03-13 View Filing
Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-23 Procedures Affecting Professional Licenses 3/1/2013 8/29/2013 Proposed Rule 05/30/2013 5387 03-04-13 View Filing
Medical Examiners, Board of 0880-14 General Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnography 5/16/2013 8/14/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5479 05-11-13 View Filing
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-01-01 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry 4/3/2013 9/28/2013 Proposed Rule 06/29/2013 5471 04-05-13 View Filing
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-01-06 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction 4/3/2013 9/28/2013 Proposed Rule 06/29/2013 5472 04-05-13 View Filing
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-02-01 General Rules of the Workers' Compensation Program 3/25/2013 6/23/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5461 03-16-13 View Filing This rule impacts local governments.
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-02-06 General Rules of the Workers' Compensation Program - Utilization Review 3/25/2013 6/23/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5462 03-16-13 View Filing This rule impacts local governments.
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-02-13 Penalty Program 3/25/2013 6/23/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5463 03-16-13 View Filing This rule impacts local governments.
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-02-15 Uninsured Employers Fund 3/25/2013 6/23/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5464 03-16-13 View Filing This rule impacts local governments.
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-02-20 Medical Impairment Rating Registry Program 3/25/2013 6/23/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5465 03-16-13 View Filing This rule impacts local governments.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of 0465-01-01 Statewide Admission Review Committee Rules 2/11/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5379 02-15-13 View Filing
Higher Education Commission (THEC) 1540-01-02 Authorization and Regulation of Postsecondary Institutions and Their Agents 4/1/2013 9/28/2013 Proposed Rule 06/29/2013 5467 04-02-13 View Filing
Health 1140-11 Controlled Substance Monitoring Database 4/2/2013 7/1/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5468 04-03-13 View Filing
Health 1200-07-04 Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Data System 1/29/2013 6/30/2013 Proposed Rule 04/01/2013 5367 01-20-13 View Filing
Health 1200-14-01 Communicable and Environmental Diseases 6/13/2013 11/28/2013 Proposed Rule 08/29/2013 5489 06-06-13 View Filing
Fish and Wildlife Commission 1660-02-07 Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vessels 4/26/2013 7/25/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5477 04-15-13 View Filing
Finance and Administration 1200-13-01 TennCare Long-Term Care Programs 2/1/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5369 02-01-13 View Filing
Equalization, Board of 0600-01 Contested Case Procedures 5/30/2013 8/28/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5480 05-18-13 View Filing
Environment and Conservation 0400-01-24 Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program 4/9/2013 7/8/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5474 04-08-13 View Filing
Environment and Conservation 0400-40-15 Biosolids Management 4/1/2013 6/30/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5466 04-01-13 View Filing These new rules will have a beneficial impact on local governments
Environment and Conservation 0400-44-01 Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program 4/9/2013 7/8/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5475 04-08-13 View Filing
Environment and Conservation 1200-04-03 General Water Quality Criteria 4/3/2013 7/2/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5469 04-04-13 View Filing Most local governments will not be impacted by these rule amendments. However, it is possible that there will be a minor impact on some local governments because of specific situations.
Environment and Conservation 1200-04-04 Use Classifications For Surface Waters 4/3/2013 7/2/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5470 04-04-13 View Filing Most local governments will not be impacted by these rule amendments. However, it is possible that there will be a minor impact on some local governments because of specific situations.
Education, Board of 0520-01-02 Administrative Rules and Regulations 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5374 02-12-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-01-02 Administrative Rules and Regulations 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5371 02-08-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-01-03 Minimum Requirements for the Approval of Public Schools 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5376 02-11-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-01-03 Minimum Requirements for the Approval of Public Schools 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5373 02-09-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-01-05 Pupil Transportation 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5377 02-10-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-01-10 Tennessee's Early Intervention System 1/30/2013 6/30/2013 Proposed Rule 04/01/2013 5368 01-21-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-02-04 Licensure 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5372 02-08-13 View Filing
Education, Board of 0520-02-04 Licensure 2/6/2013 7/29/2013 Proposed Rule 04/29/2013 5375 02-12-13 View Filing
Dentistry, Board of 0460-01 General Rules 4/17/2013 7/16/2013 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 5476 04-14-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-03-05 Regulations For The Enforcement Of Milk 5/31/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5485 05-21-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-03-06 Regulations For The Enforcement Of Ice Cream 5/31/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5486 05-21-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-06-02 Regulations Governing Strawberry Plant Growers and Dealers 5/31/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5481 05-20-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-06-05 Certification of Irish Potatoes 5/31/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5482 05-20-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-06-09 Camellia Flower Blight Quarantine 5/31/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5483 05-20-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-06-18 Vegetable Plant Certification 5/31/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5484 05-20-13 View Filing
Agriculture 0080-07-06 Rules Governing Prescribed Burning 5/3/2013 10/29/2013 Proposed Rule 07/30/2013 5478 05-03-13 View Filing